AI and the Future of Work—Empowering Organizations for the Next Phase of Innovation
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What skills do we need to develop for the AI era? How can organizations adapt to rapidly evolving roles and prepare their teams for an AI-centric world? With AI forcing us to rethink the way we work and collaborate, traditional roles and skill requirements are being reshaped, demanding a fresh approach to workforce and organizational development. To thrive in this new era, leaders must rethink their organizational boundaries and build agile, future-focused programs that equip professionals—from entry-level to executive—with the skills essential for success.
Named by Forbes as one of the world’s greatest experts on innovation and recognized by CLO Magazine as a Top Learning & Development Leader, Alex has partnered with leading organizations like Cisco, Dell, Amgen, and numerous member organizations and associations to drive comprehensive upskilling initiatives for their members.
A recipient of the Best Learning and Development Program award by Frost & Sullivan, Alex has designed programs that prepare organizations to embrace AI while fostering a culture of integrity, adaptability, and innovation.
Popular Topics Alex Covers in his Future of Work Engagements:
- Adapting to the New Nature of Work: Understanding the shift that AI is bringing to today’s workforce.
- Redefining Skills for the AI Era: Focusing on the skills needed to thrive in AI-centric organizations.
- Building AI Literacy: Ensuring everyone is prepared for an AI-driven future.
- Creating a Culture of Continuous Learning: Making skill development a core organizational value.
- Designing AI-Centric Roles: Shaping job functions to leverage AI capabilities.
- Empowering Everyone to Embrace AI: Practical steps to encourage skill growth and adaptability.
- Future of Organizations: Redesigning structures to maximize AI value, foster innovation, and enhance adaptability
- Measuring Transformation Impact: Key metrics for tracking progress and effectiveness.
- Setting Achievable Upskilling Goals: Defining organizational goals that drive meaningful impact.
- Ensuring Ethics and Integrity in AI Skills Training: Preparing teams for responsible AI use.
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Building AI Expertise and Talent
According to a World Economic Forum report, 97 million new AI-related roles will emerge by 2025, while many current jobs will become obsolete without reskilling efforts.
Institutions must urgently invest in AI education to prepare both educators and students for this transformation. Without a skilled workforce, organizations risk falling behind in adopting AI technologies, limiting their ability to compete and innovate in a global market increasingly driven by AI advancements.
NSF is boosting AI research in academia with up to $500M in funding. Discover how this opportunity could shape the future of education and innovation.
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Embracing AI Innovation in a Measured and Ethical Way
Everybody knows we must embrace AI innovations, but how do we do this the right way? As AI tools rapidly transform education, addressing the challenges surrounding their use has become paramount.
Studies show that nearly 25% of students have turned to AI tools like ChatGPT for “academic assistance”, making plagiarism increasingly hard to detect, with detection tools often generating false positives. To navigate this new landscape, institutions must adapt to implement AI in a responsible way that helps meet academic goals. Addressing key issues is critical as AI reshapes the way we teach and learn.
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Building Trust and Transparency
Research shows that 70% of change initiatives fail due to employee resistance or lack of management support. In the context of education, AI is often met with skepticism, as faculty and staff worry about job displacement and the ethical implications of AI tools.
To overcome these barriers, it’s critical to build trust through transparency and clear communication. Institutions need to involve all stakeholders—educators, students, and administrators—early in the process, ensuring they understand that AI is here to enhance their work, not replace it, while strictly adhering to academic standards.
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Tap into the expertise of the former GM of Cisco's Global Innovation Centers—now one of the most sought-after speakers on AI and innovation—to inspire and transform your organization.
Built innovation hubs across 14 countries, driving double-digit growth through AI-powered solutions.
Over 20 years of experience transforming global brands, including Dell, Amgen, IBM, Pfizer, and Cisco.
Recognized by Forbes as “One of the World’s Top Experts on Innovation” and named a “Top Keynote Speaker to Watch.”
A frequent speaker and contributor to Forbes, Entrepreneur, and Fast Company, sharing actionable insights on the future of work, AI, and innovation.
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